Shasha Wang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shasha Wang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

Shasha Wang is a marine scientist at the Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources of China. He holds a PhD in chemical engineering and technology from Huaqiao University and a master’s degree in fishery resources from the Ocean University of China. His research focuses on the energy metabolism, regulation, and survival strategies of dominant chemoautotrophic microorganisms in deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems. He has led and contributed to national research projects, published in leading journals, and is skilled in molecular biology, genomics, and microbial metabolic pathway analysis.

Mr. Shasha Wang | The Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources | China

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Education

  • Shasha Wang built a strong academic background in marine science and chemical engineering. He earned a doctoral degree in chemical engineering and technology from Huaqiao University in China. Before that, he obtained a master’s degree in fishery resources from the Ocean University of China. His academic training provided him with deep knowledge in marine biology, environmental microbiology, and biochemical processes, preparing him for advanced research in extreme marine environments.

Experience

  • Shasha Wang joined the Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources at the Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources of China, as a postdoctoral researcher. Since then, he has been actively engaged in investigating the energy metabolism and regulatory mechanisms of dominant chemoautotrophic microorganisms in deep-sea hydrothermal vents. He has taken on leadership roles in funded research projects, coordinated multidisciplinary studies, and collaborated with both national and international research teams in marine biotechnology.

Awards and Recognition

  • Shasha Wang has been honored through prestigious research funding, including support from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. His ability to secure competitive grants and contribute significantly to national research initiatives highlights his strong research capabilities and respected standing in the field of marine microbiology.

Skills and Expertise

  • He is skilled in microbial cultivation, biochemical assays, and molecular biology methodologies. His expertise includes transcriptome analysis, comparative genomics, and detailed investigations of microbial metabolic pathways. He is adept at designing experiments to explore microbial survival strategies in extreme environments and at interpreting complex biological data.

Research Focus 

  • Shasha Wang’s research is centered on understanding the metabolic regulation and survival strategies of dominant chemolithoautotrophic microorganisms in deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems. His studies explore multi-energy co-utilization mechanisms, desulfurization processes, and microbial adaptation to extreme marine conditions. This work contributes valuable insights to the fields of marine microbiology, environmental biotechnology, and deep-sea ecosystem science.

Publications

Enhanced Autotrophic Denitrification under Salinity Stress by Bioaugmentation of Sulfurimonas: Performance Evaluation, Microbial Community and Response Mechanisms

Authors: Liang Cui, Shasha Wang, Xiaxing Cao, Shicheng Chen, Jiannan Wang, Zhen Chen, Lijing Jiang, Xuezhe Wen, Wanpeng Wang, Qianqian Wang, Zhou Zhou, Suping Yang, Xuesong Yi, Yong Wang, Zongze Shao

Journal: Bioresource Technology

Ultrastructural Variation and Key ER Chaperones Response Induced by Heat Stress in Intestinal Cells of Sea Cucumber Apostichopus japonicus

Authors: Shasha Wang, Yingqiu Zheng, Muyan Chen, Kenneth B Storey

Journal: Journal of Oceanology and Limnology

Elemental Sulfur Reduction by a Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vent Campylobacterium Sulfurimonas sp. NW10

Authors: Shasha Wang, Lijing Jiang, Qitao Hu, Xuewen Liu, Suping Yang, Zongze Shao

Journal: Environmental Microbiology

Disproportionation of Inorganic Sulfur Compounds by Mesophilic Chemolithoautotrophic Campylobacterota

Authors: Shasha Wang, Lijing Jiang, Shaobin Xie, Karine Alain, Zhaodi Wang, Jun Wang, Delin Liu, Zongze Shao

Journal: mSystems

Transcriptome Analysis of Cyclooctasulfur Oxidation and Reduction by the Neutrophilic Chemolithoautotrophic Sulfurovum indicum from Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Ecosystems

Authors: Shasha Wang, Lijing Jiang, Liang Cui, Karine Alain, Shaobin Xie, Zongze Shao

Journal: Antioxidants

Conclusion

  • With a strong educational foundation, extensive postdoctoral research experience, and proven leadership in funded projects, Shasha Wang has established himself as a capable and dedicated marine scientist. His expertise in microbial metabolism and adaptation in deep-sea environments not only advances scientific understanding but also provides potential applications for environmental management and marine resource utilization.

Xin-Gui Li | Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Xin-Gui Li | Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

Xin-Gui Li is a distinguished professor at Tongji University specializing in polymer materials, nanomaterials, and functional polymers. He earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Materials from Donghua University in 1989 and has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions like MIT, Harvard, and Cambridge. His research focuses on fluorescent chemosensors, liquid-crystalline polymers, ion-selective electrodes, and water purification technologies. A recipient of multiple Natural Science Prizes and the Chang-Jiang Scholar Award, he has made significant contributions to materials science and environmental engineering while mentoring numerous Ph.D. students worldwide.

Prof. Dr. Xin-Gui Li | Tongji University | China

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🎓Education

  • Xin-Gui Li earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Materials from China Textile University (now Donghua University) in 1989. He previously completed his Master’s degree in Polymer Materials at the same institution in 1986. His undergraduate studies were at East China Institute of Textile Science & Technology (now Donghua University), where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Fiber in 1982.

👨‍🏫Experience

  • Xin-Gui Li is a distinguished professor with extensive experience in academia and research. He has been a tenured professor at Tongji University since 2005 and has served as the Director of the Institute of Materials Chemistry at the same institution since 2003. His international experience includes visiting and adjunct positions at leading institutions such as MIT, Harvard University, Kyoto University, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, UCLA, and Technische Universität Berlin. Over his career, he has mentored numerous graduate and Ph.D. students, many of whom have pursued research at prestigious universities worldwide.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Throughout his career, Xin-Gui Li has received numerous accolades for his contributions to science and education. He has been awarded the Natural Science Prize multiple times by Shanghai Municipality and the Ministry of Education in China. His international recognitions include the FY2018 JSPS Invitational Fellowship for Research in Japan and scholarships from the Royal Society UK. He has also been honored as an excellent Ph.D. supervisor at Tongji University and has received the Special Expert Allowance Award from the Chinese government. His achievements further include the ACS Membership Award and the prestigious Chang-Jiang (Cheung Kong Scholar) Professor Prize.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Xin-Gui Li specializes in polymer materials, nanomaterials, and functional polymers. His expertise extends to liquid-crystalline polymers, fluorescent chemosensors, and water purification technologies. He has significant experience in designing and synthesizing materials for ion-selective electrodes, adsorption membranes, and separation technologies. His research contributions have had a broad impact on materials science, chemistry, and environmental engineering.

🔬 Research Focus

  • His primary research interests include fluorescent chemosensors, nanomaterials such as nanoparticles and nanofibers, and ion-selective electrodes based on conjugated polymers. He is actively engaged in developing advanced functional polymers and liquid-crystalline materials. His work also extends to environmental applications, including water treatment and purification through adsorption and membrane separation technologies. He has led several research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and other key institutions, contributing significantly to the advancement of polymer science and nanotechnology.

🌎Conclusion

  • Xin-Gui Li’s exceptional research achievements, global recognition, high citation impact, academic leadership, and industrial collaborations make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His groundbreaking contributions in nanomaterials and polymer chemistry have not only advanced scientific knowledge but also led to real-world applications that benefit society. Awarding him this honor would be a well-deserved recognition of his sustained excellence in research and innovation.

📖Publications

  • High Energy-Efficiency Decomplexation of Metal-Complexes by H-Mediated Electro-Reduction on Hydroxyphenyl Co-Porphyrin Catalysts
    Authors: J. Li, Junjian; H. Gong, Hanwen; Y. Wei, Yuxuan; M. Pan, Meilan; M. Zhou, Minghua
    Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024

  • Porphyrin-Based Covalent Organic Frameworks from Design, Synthesis to Biological Applications
    Authors: X. Li, Xingui; J. Li, Junjian; J. Chen, Jinfeng; J. Zheng, Jie; J. Ma, Jie

  • Perspective into Ion Storage of Pristine Metal-Organic Frameworks in Capacitive Deionization
    Authors: X. Li, Xingui; J. Chen, Jinfeng; X. Wang, Xinyu; F. Yu, Fei; J. Ma, Jie

  • Soft-Hard Interface Design in Super-Elastic Conductive Polymer Hydrogel Containing Prussian Blue Analogues to Enable Highly Efficient Electrochemical Deionization
    Authors: Y. Ren, Yifan; F. Yu, Fei; X. Li, Xingui; Y. Yamauchi, Yusuke; J. Ma, Jie
    Journal: Materials Horizons, 2023

  • Hormetic Dose-Response of Halogenated Organic Pollutants on Microcystis Aeruginosa: Joint Toxic Action and Mechanism
    Authors: Y. Zhang, Yueheng; Q. Gao, Qing; S. Liu, Shushen; X. Li, Xingui; H. Sun, Haoyu
    Journal: Science of the Total Environment, 2022

Linan Liu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Linan Liu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Linan Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at Hebei Institute of Environmental Engineering. Linan holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Tianjin University, an M.Sc. in Ecology from the Shenyang Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a B.Sc. in Environmental Science from Henan Institute of Science and Technology. Linan's research focuses on pollution ecological remediation, biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and metals, and the development of green materials for environmental remediation. With extensive experience in environmental research, Linan has received multiple academic awards, including the Excellent Student Award from Tianjin University and the National Scholarship.

Prof. Linan Liu | Hebei University of Environmental Engineering | China

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🎓Education

  • Linan Liu obtained a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Tianjin University, completing the program in January 2021. Prior to that, Linan earned a Master’s degree in Ecology from the Shenyang Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 2014. Linan’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the College of Resources and Environment at Henan Institute of Science and Technology, where studies were completed in 2011.

👨‍🏫Experience

  • Linan Liu is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at Hebei Institute of Environmental Engineering, a position held since January 2024. Before this, Linan worked as a Research Assistant at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, from September 2021 to January 2024. Earlier in the career, Linan also contributed as a Research Assistant at the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, from August 2014 to August 2015.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Throughout the academic and professional career, Linan Liu has received multiple awards and honors. These include the Excellent Student Award and the Bohai Securities Scholarship from Tianjin University in 2018. In recognition of academic excellence, Linan was named an Outstanding Graduate of Liaoning Province in 2014 and received the Excellent Student Award from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2013. Additional accolades include the Outstanding Student Leader award from the Shenyang Institute of Applied Ecology in 2012, the National Scholarship from Henan Institute of Science and Technology in 2010, and the First Prize in the National Mathematical Modeling Competition in Henan Province in 2009.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Linan Liu possesses extensive expertise in environmental science, with a strong background in pollution remediation strategies, ecological restoration techniques, and biogeochemical interactions. Linan’s research skills encompass experimental design, data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration in tackling complex environmental issues.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Linan Liu’s research primarily revolves around pollution ecological remediation, biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and metals, and the development of green materials for environmental remediation. The studies aim to advance understanding and application of ecological solutions to environmental pollution challenges.

🌎Conclusion

  • Dr. Linan Liu’s extensive contributions to Environmental Science, coupled with innovative research in pollution control and sustainability, make them an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Their impactful publications, secured grants, and recognized expertise position them as a leading researcher dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and scientific progress.

📖Publications

  • Effect of physical and chemical co-application of biochar and sulfidated nanoscale zero-valent iron on the NB degradation in soil: Key roles of biochar

    • Authors: F. Gao, Feilong; M. Zhang, Mingyi; S. Li, Supeng; L. Liu, Li'nan; J. Tang, Jingchun
    • Journal: Separation and Purification Technology, 2025

  • Effects of microplastics on microbial community and greenhouse gas emission in soil: A critical review

    • Authors: G. Chen, Guanlin; S. Guo, Saisai; L. Liu, Li'nan; W. Zhang, Wenzhu; J. Tang, Jingchun
    • Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2025

  • Phototransformation and photoreactivity of MPs-DOM in aqueous environment: Key role of MPs structure decoded by optical and molecular signatures

    • Authors: S. Guo, Saisai; L. Liu, Li'nan; L. Wang, Lan; J. Tang, Jingchun
    • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024
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